# HeatNext vs Macaque

The clearest difference is price: HeatNext at Free against Macaque's $1.99. HeatNext also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Macaque's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

HeatNext is free to download; Macaque costs $1.99 up front. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Macaque asks for nothing beyond the download.

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, Macaque every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeatNext | Macaque |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macaque/id1595306197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomnio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440372439) | [Evan Reichard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595306199) |

## What reviewers say

### HeatNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatnext/id1440372440)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Package | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Package | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus Package | $18.99 | per year |
| Advanced Package | $37.99 | per year |


### Macaque

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macaque/id1595306197)

Manage UserScripts directly within your browser. Add, edit, and remotely modify scripts, and view console logs for each. Supports a comprehensive list of GM API functions for advanced customization.

**Highlights:** Add and edit UserScripts, Remotely edit UserScripts, View console logs, Supports GM API functions, Browser extension

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeatNext free?

HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Macaque free?

Macaque costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do HeatNext or Macaque have ads?

Neither HeatNext nor Macaque shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HeatNext or Macaque?

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, and Macaque every 2 weeks. Most recently, HeatNext was updated on September 15, 2026 and Macaque on September 20, 2026.

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